Description
One Pan Balsamic Chicken is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal featuring juicy chicken breasts, fresh vegetables, and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze—all cooked in one skillet for easy prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mix balsamic vinegar and honey in a small bowl, then pour over the vegetables. Stir to coat evenly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the vegetables. Cover and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and balsamic mixture reduces slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Boneless thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for extra juiciness.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or cheese for richness.
- Swap in other vegetables like mushrooms, asparagus, or broccoli based on preference.
- To bake instead, cook in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 25–30 minutes.
- Fresh vegetables work best; frozen may release excess water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
